What it means that Democrats are winning special elections in Trump country
The latest victory came in a state House race near Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump survived an attempt on his life in 2024 and won big.

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The latest victory came in a state House race near Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump survived an attempt on his life in 2024 and won big.
Farage stepped down last month to trigger the vote, branding it a fight against "the establishment," amid controversy over his finances.

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